THE Kebbi State Police Command on Saturday said it repelled a late-night attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits along the Maje border road.
News Point Nigeria reports that the attack, which occurred around 9:45pm on Friday, involved armed men reportedly moving a herd of cattle to disguise their advance toward security posts.
News Point Nigeria gathered that officers of the Counter Terrorism Unit, who were on high alert, immediately engaged the assailants in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat.
The state Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadeija, in a statement on Saturday by the spokesperson for the command, Bashir Usman, said the prompt response prevented any casualties.
“Our operatives were vigilant and professionally responded to the attack. The bandits were repelled and forced to flee. Although some temporary security structures were damaged, no lives were lost and no injuries were recorded,” he said.
Hadeija added that security had since been beefed up along the border corridor, assuring residents that the situation is “calm and fully under control.”
He also warned herders and livestock owners against moving cattle at night, noting that such activities could be exploited by criminals.
“We urge herders and livestock owners to desist from night grazing or movement of cattle in a manner that creates suspicion or provides cover for criminals. Security agencies will take firm and lawful action against any unlawful activity linked to such practices,” the police chief said.
